Dear Reader: These are extraordinary times we’re living in, and while we always have a view toward health and wellness, sometimes the concept of self-care and wellness becomes a little different. As our needs shift, self-care might look like an over-the-top blanket fort in the living room… or decadent treats that aren’t normally a part of your diet. We believe that sometimes it’s OK to forego the usual self-care routine. That’s why the Pandemic Pantry series includes some “yummy but maybe not for every day” recipes for you to try. Enjoy!
It’s way too hard to resist these incredible (and easy) vegan smores bars! The classic combination of chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallow gets a vegan facelift in this delicious dessert that’s so yummy you’re not going to want to share with anyone else.
Vegan Marshmallows, Chocolate & Graham Crackers
For the vegan marshmallows try Dandies Non-GMO Marshmallows, or Smashmallow which offers different flavors. Think strawberries and cream, neapolitan, mint chocolate chip, and even cinnamon churro.
For vegan-friendly chocolate, Lilly’s chocolate chips are a great option. You can use any non-dairy chocolate though… bars, chips, whatever you have.
Nabisco’s Original Grahamsare well-loved by vegans everywhere, and Keebler also makes a good one.
Not A Vegan? Not A Problem!
As you’ve probably already guessed, non-vegans can certainly enjoy this recipe too. Use whatever marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers you have on hand!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour like Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1
- ⅓ cup organic sugar of choice
- 5 whole vegan graham crackers or ½ cup + 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- 7 tbsp cold vegan butter cut into cubes
- 1 package mini or large marshmallows vegan
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips chunks or candy bar, more if you want some for the top of the marshmallow
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper
- Place the sugar, flour, graham crackers, and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse into crumbs.
- Press this crust into the pan, and bake until edges begin to brown, about 16-18 minutes.
- Set the oven to broil.
- Remove the pan from the oven and spread 1 cup of chocolate chips on top of the warm crust. Let this stand for 5 minutes so the chocolate can start melting.
- Sprinkle marshmallows over top of the chocolate. Broil for until the marshmallows are toasted. (Watch closely!)
- Cool for 10 minutes. Add more chocolate chips on top if you like. Enjoy!
